Congress Sewell, Figures ask that historic Montgomery Bus Station, Freedom Rides Museum not be sold In a joint letter to the GSA administrator, Figures and Sewell talked about the historical significance of the site and asked that it not... Josh Moon3 days ago
Education Alabama Commission on Higher Education addresses student loan forgiveness The cost to attend a university is especially higher in Alabama than in many states. StaffSeptember 12, 2022
Education Alabama Board of Education codifies “Don’t Say Gay” law The language reflects a law enacted by the Legislature earlier this year to prevent the discussion or instruction of sexual orientation and gender identity. Jacob HolmesSeptember 9, 2022
Health Alabama’s COVID-19 positivity rate, hospitalization rate continues its decline The current positivity rate is 16.3 percent as of Thursday, a decline of 3.1 points from last week's 19.4 percent. John H. GlennSeptember 9, 2022
Education Board of Education moves toward changing graduation requirements If adopted, graduating students in 2028 and beyond will be required to earn a college and career ready credential in order to earn a... Jacob HolmesSeptember 9, 2022
Health Officials break ground on new mental health facility in Hoover Another groundbreaking is planned for an additional mental health facility in Madison County this fall. Jacob HolmesSeptember 9, 2022
Elections Manufacture Alabama makes additional endorsements ahead of 2022 general election Manufacture Alabama announces 27 additional endorsements for the 2022 general election. StaffSeptember 9, 2022
Courts Eagle Forum fighting DOJ subpoena over bill targeting trans medical treatment ban Southeast Law Institute is also fighting an identical subpoena, arguing that the requested documents are irrelevant to the case. Jacob HolmesSeptember 8, 2022
State AG’s office tosses charges against pharmacist, opens investigation into Pharmacy Board AG Steve Marshall dismissed charges against pharmacist Billy East and announced an investigation into the Pharmacy Board's actions in the case. Josh MoonSeptember 8, 2022
Prisons Elmore warden arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence Jeffery Baldwin, a warden at Elmore Correctional Facility, was arrested in Cullman on Aug. 30 for suspicion of driving under the influence. John H. GlennSeptember 8, 2022
Prisons Incarcerated man at St. Clair Correctional Facility dies in hospice care Charles Eugene Fortenberry, 74, who was serving a life sentence, died in hospice care Sunday. John H. GlennSeptember 8, 2022